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Spurs own 2-1 lead in season series, looking to beat Lakers three times in same season for first time since 2005-06. … Lakers coming in on five-game losing streak, their longest since the 2006-07 season. Before that skid, L.A. had won 17 of 18. … After their own season-longest losing streak of six games, the Spurs have won four in a row. … With victories in their final two games, Spurs would match club record of 63 victories set in 2005-06. … This could be final regular-season meeting between Popovich and Jackson, who says he plans to retire at season’s end.